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[greyias]

Oh look, it seems everyone has been opted into the unfortunate "experiment" now. For everyone who has been blissfully using the old UI up until now, welcome to hell :)

Do you not like hell? Do you want to leave and crawl back up into the sunlight of the old UI? Well, have I got a link for you! A beautiful tumblr user (who is not me) has gone and fixed things beautifully for you already: https://github.com/enchanted-sword/dashboard-unfucker

You will need to have Tampermonkey installed on your browser of choice, and once that's done, just go to the github link above, and peruse the readme to install. And voila! You have your old dash back!

The authors of XKit Rewritten said during the experiments that at the time, since this was an "experiment" they weren't going to implement anything to revert to the old UI (although who knows if they'll do it now). And the dashboard unfucker has worked beautifully enough for me to where I genuinely couldn't tell if they had ended the experiment or not.

[watcher0033]

Y’all, the Archive admins are made up of VOLUNTEERS. And they have been working for 12-13 HOURS STRAIGHT.

I better not hear any complaints when donation period comes around. OR ELSE.

cosplay by @woahchriswoah on Twitter

EDIT: How do we show appreciation to the volunteers? For me reading these deep dives on OTW issues u guys apparently it's been said multiple times that one of their objective statements is to have paid staff for ao3 and there's a surplus of donations they haven't used up or the other community solutions that needs to address. For those more financially literate feel free to analyze, snipe me or add to the discussion etc. linked here by deepa. They’re cool and these yearly analysis they did aint no joke.

But Seriously what can we do for these volunteers? The probable burn out from this entire fiasco would be no joke. @ao3org

[nobodysuspectsthebutterfly]

FYI artists and writers: some info regarding tumblr's new "third-party sharing" (aka selling your content to OpenAI and Midjourney)

You may have already seen the post by @staff regarding third-party sharing and how to opt out. You may have also already seen various news articles discussing the matter.

But here's a little further clarity re some questions I had, and you may too. Caveat: Not all of this is on official tumblr pages, so it's possible things may change.

(1) "I heard they already have access to my data and it doesn't really matter if I opt out"

From the 404 article:

A new FAQ section we reviewed is titled “What happens when you opt out?” states “If you opt out from the start, we will block crawlers from accessing your content by adding your site on a disallowed list. If you change your mind later, we also plan to update any partners about people who newly opt-out and ask that their content be removed from past sources and future training.”

So please, go click that opt-out button.

(2) Some future user: "I've been away from tumblr for months, and I just heard about all this. I didn't opt out before, so does it make a difference anymore?"

Another internal document shows that, on February 23, an employee asked in a staff-only thread, “Do we have assurances that if a user opts out of their data being shared with third parties that our existing data partners will be notified of such a change and remove their data?” Andrew Spittle, Automattic’s head of AI replied: “We will notify existing partners on a regular basis about anyone who's opted out since the last time we provided a list. I want this to be an ongoing process where we regularly advocate for past content to be excluded based on current preferences. We will ask that content be deleted and removed from any future training runs. I believe partners will honor this based on our conversations with them to this point. I don't think they gain much overall by retaining it.”

It should make a difference! Go click that button.

(3) "I opted out, but my art posts have been reblogged by so many people, and I don't know if they all opted out. What does that mean for my stuff?"

This answer is actually on the support page for the toggle:

This option will prevent your blog's content, even when reblogged, from being shared with our licensed network of content and research partners, including those that train AI models.

And some further clarification by the COO and a product manager:

zingring: A couple people from work have reached out to let me know that yes, it applies to reblogs of "don't scrape" content. If you opt out, your content is opted out, even in reblog form. cyle: yep, for reblogs, we're taking it so far as "if anybody in the reblog trail has opted out, all of the content in that reblog will be opted out", when a reblog could be scraped/shared.

So not only your reblogged posts, but anyone who contributed in a reblog (such as posts where someone has been inspired to draw fanart of the OP) will presumably be protected by your opt-out. (A good reason to opt out even if you yourself are not a creator.)

Furthermore, if you the OP were offline and didn't know about the opt-out, if someone contributed to a reblog and they are opted out, then your original work is also protected. (Which makes it very tempting to contribute "scrapeable content" now whenever I reblog from an abandoned/disused blog...)

(4) "What about deleted blogs? They can't opt out!"

I was told by someone (not official) that he read "deleted blogs are all opted-out by default". However, he didn't recall the source, and I can't find it, so I can't guarantee that info. If I get more details - like if/when tumblr puts up that FAQ as reported in the 404 article - I will add it here as soon as I can.

Edit, tumblr has updated their help page for the option to opt-out of third-party sharing! It now states:

The content which will not be shared with our licensed network of content and research partners, including those that train AI models, includes: • Posts and reblogs of posts from blogs who have enabled the "Prevent third-party sharing" option. • Posts and reblogs of posts from deleted blogs. • Posts and reblogs of posts from password-protected blogs. • Posts and reblogs of posts from explicit blogs. • Posts and reblogs of posts from suspended/deactivated blogs. • Private posts. • Drafts. • Messages. • Asks and submissions which have not been publicly posted. • Post+ subscriber-only posts. • Explicit posts.

So no need to worry about your old deleted blogs that still have reblogs floating around. *\o/*

But for your existing blogs, please use the opt out option. And a reminder of how to opt out, under the cut:

The opt-out toggle is in Blog Settings, and please note you need to do it for each one of your blogs / sideblogs.

On dashboard, the toggle is at https://www.tumblr.com/settings/blog/blogname [replace "blogname" as applicable] down by Visibility:

For mobile, you need the most recent update of the app. (Android version 33.4.1.100, iOs version 33.4.) Then go to your blog tab (the little person icon), and then the gear icon for Settings, then click Visibility.

Again, if you have a sideblog, go back to the blog tab, switch to it, and go to settings again. Repeat as necessary.

If you do not have access to the newest version of the app for whatever reason, you can also log into tumblr in your mobile browser. Same URL as per desktop above, same location.

Note you do not need to change settings in both desktop and the app, just one is fine.

I hope this helps!

[homewardial]

Seeing some worries on my timeline re. the game automatically updating to DX11 and reshade not working.

There's a super easy fix! Simply go to the install and change the file named d3d9.dll to dxgi.dll and it'll work again. You don't need to reinstall it ✨

[willwoodupdates]

PSA. If you're under 18, you can't go to the shows!

-Don't sneak in or get fake IDs!

-Don't get your parents to spam DM Will, begging for all ages shows!!!! [WHY DID THAT EVEN HAPPEN???]

Use your brain, ya weirdos. Although I'm not sure of Will's fans even have one.

And remember! He is only 31! He'll still be touring when you hit 18! He won't explode or vanish. He won't get abducted by aliens! Probably!

Anyway. Just be respectful. Thanks.

-Will Wood Updates.

[yukipri]

Head's up to any creator on Patreon who has their account marked as Adult:

Just got an email from Patreon that you have to agree to new consent requirements within the next WEEK, by June 26, 2024 or you won't be able to access funds!!

That is a VERY short notice, so I hope everyone who sees it does what they need! Like it or not, a lot of us depend on Patreon for income!

*Note, this is under the assumption that you already provided your own age verification information.

The above text are the pop ups that you get when you follow the link from your email.

EDIT: Just got this followup pop up:

Text version of screenshots under cut:

Screenshot 1:

New Requirements for 18+ creators:

Patreon is required by Visa and Mastercard to make sure creators confirm the age and identity for anyone depicted in an Adult/18+ creation, and to collect, store, and share their consent and identity documentation.

New consent requirements have been implemented by Visa recently. To remain on Patreon, you need to review and agree to these requirements. If you do not agree within the next 7 days, you will not be able to withdraw or transfer funds until you complete this process.

Screenshot 2:

Updated Requirements for 18+ creators:

Please review our updated age verification and consent requirements:

I have verified and will continue to verify that any person depicted in my work is over the age of 18.

I consent to and have and will continue to obtain written consent from any person depicted in any of my content to their likeness being uploaded to, published on, distributed by, and downloaded from Patreon, including by the general public.

If requested, I will provide proof of age and consent documentation to Patreon. I understand I can use this form for this person (linked).

If Patreon removes any of my content due to lack of consent, I may appeal the removal. You may submit your appeal via our Help Center (linked).

Screenshot 3:

Important: Review and agree to Patreon's updated 18+ consent requirements by June 26, 2024. New consent requirements have been implemented by Visa. To avoid losing the ability to withdraw or transfer funds, please review and agree to the updated consent requirements.

Screenshot 4:

Thanks for agreeing to these requirements. You can continue using Patreon to pay out or withdraw funds. Please note that Mastercard and Visa's participant consent requirements apply only to Adult/18+ creators whose content is visual in nature (e.g. photography and videos) and feature real people.

[creelarke]

There’s a new button on tumblr app (the diamond icon), that pops up when you open the app or the site on your desktop, asking you to join tumblr premium.

I was looking through the benefits users were promised if they paid for the subscription. So far things were normal until I came across this one

So… the thing is that tumblr’s current limits are 1,000 likes and 250 posts (this includes both original posts and reblogs) per day, that’s a pretty insane number. Because yeah it’s pretty unlikely for someone to like a thousand posts or make up to 250 posts in one day (or if it does happen to someone then it’s still highly unlikely for most people to often hit the limits), which is why it makes me think tumblr is going to lower their current limits to lowkey ‘force’ people to pay for their premium services.

If that’s the case (I hope it’s not), then yeah tumblr is going to absolutely lose a lot of its users.

Listen, I know tumblr hasn’t been doing well financially lately, which is why the staff seem to be trying to promote ad-free service and the premium thing, but lol I promise you, lowering limits and forcing people to pay to avoid getting daily limits or making it nearly impossible for people to scroll through posts without getting bombarded by dozens of ads won’t fix their financial situation. If anything, it will drive thousands of users away, most of whom have been on tumblr for more than a decade.

I’d love to help support the staff and this hell site the best I could, if I could. Because despite everything this place is still the only platform on which I am most comfortable being myself and talking about my interests with friends I’ve made on here. But forcing people to pay isn’t a way to do it.

@staff please don’t destroy this. We like being here and we’d like to subscribe and support you guys so you could keep this place up and running. But forcing your users to pay isn’t the way.

[sreegs]

Heads up: update everything that displays webp images. There's a serious vulnerability in it.

That includes your browser, Discord, apps. Everything.

The vulnerability allows for someone to include malicious code in a webp image, so it's a security issue.

[daydreamerwonderkid]

Guys, I'm literally begging you to not make me the "Um, actually" guy right now.

Atlantis is not and has never been a real actual city.

There is literally no historical or anthropological evidence that it ever existed. It was an entirely made up city that Plato created to illustrate his point about the very real threat of political corruption and how if left unchecked, could lead to the absolute devastation of an entire nation and its people.

It's also a fucking Nazi conspiracy theory. I shouldn't have to explain how "a secret advanced ancient civilization whose people were inherently superior and able to dominate all of the Ionian, Aegean and Mediterranean seas" is an absolute red fucking flag.

I'm going to jump out a window omfg a;lsdfj;alkgja

Here's a fun video for anyone who is still doubtful that explains in more depth how fucking bonkers the Atlantis conspiracy theory actually is.

I promise ACTUAL Greek history is extremely fascinating. Please stop buying into literal conspiracy theories, I'm going to lose my fucking mind.

[episodes-without-incident]

We're three reference-less episodes away from meeting the Cats (2019) record! But Karina did reference it on Monday's stream, so there is possibility of the record holding strong.

[sarang-archer]

hey so my fridge died and my phone is typing by itself now. it’s pretty much useless. i tried to get it fixed today but it mightve just put me in a hole.

I need a new phone (~300) and more food (200) bc i just spent a paycheck getting groceries and the food shelf on saturday, I can’t get more

I can do comms starting august if people want to get one but I just need these funds upfront. if anyone is able to help I’d appreciate it

0/500 USD

pp sa.contact @ yahoo

vmo sarangarcher

csh sarangarcher

[sayingyournames]

username change!!

i was crushofdoves, and now i’m sayingyournames <3

[fallintosanity]

Calling All Ad-Free Subscribers

if you hate the new dashboard layout and find it unusable, and/or hate Tumblr Live and want it gone forever

CANCEL YOUR AD-FREE SUBSCRIPTION RIGHT NOW

and send Tumblr Support a POLITE message telling them you have done so and why.

The ONLY chance of getting Tumblr execs to pay attention to existing user feedback rather than whatever the marketing department is telling them about new users, is to hit them in the wallet.

You'll still get the remaining time on your subscription before they start shoving ads down your throat, and if they haven't fixed shit by then, there's always adblockers.

This is the wording I used:

Hi Support, I have just canceled my ad-free subscription due to the unusuable dashboard layout and the inability to permanently disable/remove Tumblr Live. In addition, I will no longer purchase merchandise or gifts. I am not willing to give money to a company which has made clear that it does not care about or listen to its userbase, especially the loyal ones who've been around for a decade or more. If Tumblr reverts the layout changes or otherwise makes the dashboard usable again, AND provides the ability to permanently disable Tumblr Live (both at no cost to users), I will reconsider my decision.

Tumblr has made clear they only care about money. Let's speak their language.

[jolalibrary]

with no strings attached PSA

a welcomed and maybe odd change to With No Strings Attached, 'Blue' is going to become a OFC. frankie will still call her Blue, but also sometimes maybe her name.

by this I mean she is going to have a real name (now updated on part one and not used elsewhere yet, and is under the cut if you don't want to go hunting for it), a backstory in terms of her profession, and some nods to likes/dislikes etc and maybe clothing in terms of dress/trousers/romper/shorts. but her physical description will remain as it is, by that I mean blank. no mention of hair or styling, face or anything.

i've found the more i've written this pair, the more it felt like i needed to give them a little something more. it's not just smut for me, even if i wanted it to be (shakes fist) and I've fallen for them (who is shocked? not fucking anyone I've opened up to hahah).

and so, the change was necessary for me. the story will be still told in the "you" format, we'll still be exploring kinks and smutty-goodness, but there are things i want to write between those to deepen that bond.

anyway, that is all. hoping more of their story will land next week 🫑

“What?” Swallowing, dropping his voice as he glances over his shoulder before staring at you. “Being full of me.” There's a definitive pause. A glide of your eyes up and down him. Dragging, practically scraping. “Oh, I think I’d like to give it a go, Morales.” Placing your notebook down, sliding it across the table—tracing his tongue across his teeth. He nods before muttering get your coat. That’s when you hand him your name, first only, Liv—but friends call you Livvie. He tries it silently before following you out of the booth into the parking lot.

the loveliest shoutout and hug to my friends @moonlitbirdie @luxurychristmaspudding and @goodwithcheese for letting me ramble about this change for days and reassuring me that my storytelling matters. i could kiss you a thousand times over.

[sugarpasteltmnt]

little PSA about this blog and 'TNV'

hi friends!

going through my ask box, it's come to my attention that i have a handful of doodles in notebooks asks which leads me to believe not all of my readers are adults.

That being said, I wanted to clarify that this blog is strictly for my 'Neon Void' AU-- I will try to keep it as SFW as possible (with the occasional swearing whoops) however, TNV deals with some heavy topics, as well as some graphic displays of violence. So please use discretion while reading or choosing to follow my blog.

I'll also be transparent that I am an adult. I understand that this may make a handful of people uncomfortable. Please feel free to block or not engage if you feel this way!

I will be answering these doodle asks since they're already in my inbox and because i cherish every piece of art gifted to me, but please message me if you decide you are uncomfortable with it and would like me to take them down! However, moving forward I will be avoiding any future notebook doodle asks.

Thank you guys and i hope to bring you more turtle angst soon (`･ω･´)ゞ

[stars-bean]

A tiny update.

Due to various circumstances, I'm taking a small step back from Tumblr. My presence will be chaotic and I won't post for a bit (not sure how long).

Take care of yourself everyone 🌼